Botanical Wool Dyeing Workshop with Sian Lester
A hands-on one-day introductory botanical dyeing experience!
Join Welsh textile artist Siân Lester for a unique botanical dyeing experience, capturing the hidden hues gathered from the plant landscape around Strata Florida. Siân will guide you in identifying and consciously foraging for local seasonal plants and lichen to dye locally sourced wool, echoing the plant life and deep woollen history of the monastery. Suitable for beginners and advanced and all materials and recipes will be supplied. Cost £60 to include refreshments, but bring your own lunch. Booking via the Strata Florida website: Courses
A hands-on one-day introductory botanical dyeing experience!
Join Welsh textile artist Siân Lester for a unique botanical dyeing experience, capturing the hidden hues gathered from the plant landscape around Strata Florida. Siân will guide you in identifying and consciously foraging for local seasonal plants and lichen to dye locally sourced wool, echoing the plant life and deep woollen history of the monastery. Suitable for beginners and advanced and all materials and recipes will be supplied. Cost £60 to include refreshments, but bring your own lunch. Booking via the Strata Florida website: Courses
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Highlights
- 6 hours
- ages 16+
- In person
- Doors at 9:45 am
Location
Strata Florida Abbey/ Abaty Ystrad Fflur
Abbey Road
Ystrad Fflur SY25 6ES
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